Buccitino congratulates Tottenham for this impossible task after qualifying for the round of 16

BERLIN (Reuters) – Mauricio Pocetino, coach of Tottenham Hotspur, said his team had completed an "impossible task" in the Champions League after being postponed from a draw 1- 1 in Barcelona on Tuesday.

Tottenham lost 2-1 against Inter in the first match, then 4-2 against Barcelona and a 2-0 lead over Eindhoven to score a point at the end of the half.

The Spurs were hopeful after two tough victories over the Dutch and Italian teams in England, but things went wrong when Osman Dembli went to Barcelona at Nou Camp with a superb individual goal.

However, the English team was snatched by Lucas Mora's goal and outclbaded by Inter, who drew 1-1 at home against Eindhoven.

Both teams finished eight points apiece, but Tottenham's 1-0 win over Inter in London was crucial.

"I am very happy and proud.I remember that after PSV Eindhoven, no one could qualify for this qualification.It was an impossible task, but we are here now and we have reached the point. next step.

"It's an amazing achievement for the club, we're happy for our fans who have come here and around the world, it's a great morale boost for the club and we're playing in the round of 16 in our new home. beginning of the year encourages us a lot. "

Tottenham's hopes of continuing his career in the European Championship seemed to have come to an end when Mauro Icardi achieved equalization for Internazionale.

Buccitino said his players had entered into a psychological conflict by trying to maintain a draw with Barcelona or try to win if Inter scored his second goal in the other match.

"It was difficult to control things in the last 10 minutes." Players have learned the outcome of the Inter match but it's hard to translate what to do on the pitch.

"You have to register to win but if you shake your net you will lose, maybe we'll talk differently later."

Tottenham coach Hotspur said his most notable accomplishments since coming to power in 2014 were to have reached the round of 16 in a group consisting of two of the club's top clubs.

"It's hard to control everything in us, but we did a great job." Celebrating with everyone after four and a half years is fantastic, it was the first time I felt something exceptional . "

"The communication was amazing, but we have to be smart about how to manage our energy."